[Correlation between generalized joint laxity and symptoms of temporomandibular disorders].

UNLABELLED: Generalized joint hypermobility (GJH) is an increase of joints mobility over accepted norms. Many authors include GJH to etiologic factors of temporomandibular disorders (TMD).

AIM: The aim of the study was to verify if there is an association between GJH and TMD.

MATERIAL AND

METHODS

Study was performed on 126 subjects (95 females and 31 males) aged 12-46 years. In order to find signs and symptoms of TMD Polish version of RDC/TMD questionnaire was used. GJH was assessed using Beighton's scale. Using r-Pearson's correlation an association between GHJ and TMD signs and symptoms was verified.

RESULTS

No statistically significant association between TMD sings and symptoms and GJH was found.

CONCLUSIONS

Presence of GJH is not associated with TMD signs and symptoms (in group of young adults).